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G.__Enter into contracts with qualified 3rd parties both | private and public for any service necessary to carry out the | purposes of this chapter; |
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| H.__Conduct studies and analyses related to the provision of | health care, health care costs and quality, and matters | Dirigo Health considers appropriate; |
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| I.__Establish and administer a revolving loan fund to assist | providers in the purchase of hardware and software necessary | to implement the provisions of section 2436, subsection 2-A.__ | Dirigo Health shall solicit matching contributions to the | fund from each health insurer licensed to do business in | this State; |
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| J.__Apply for and receive funds or grants from public and | private sources; and |
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| K.__In accordance with the limitations and restrictions of | this chapter, cause any of its powers or duties to be | carried out by one or more nonprofit organizations exempt | from taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code | and organized, created or operated under the laws of this | State. |
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| | 2.__Duties.__Dirigo Health shall: |
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| A.__Establish administrative and accounting procedures for | the operation of Dirigo Health; |
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| B.__Collect the recovery payments provided in section 6920; |
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| C.__Develop the specifications for Dirigo Health Insurance | in accordance with the provisions in section 6916; |
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| D.__Develop and implement a program to publicize the | existence of Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance, the | eligibility requirements and the enrollment procedures for | Dirigo Health Insurance and to maintain public awareness of | Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance; |
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| E.__Arrange the provision of Dirigo Health Insurance benefit | coverage to eligible individuals and eligible employees | through contracts with one or more qualified bidders; and |
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| F.__Establish and operate the Maine Quality Forum in | accordance with the provisions of section 6951. |
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